Bits and pieces...

The end of the month often means the end of my yarn stash... or should I say the need to finish up the ends of the yarn I started earlier in the month (before I open the new stuff!).

To that end, there is a never ending parade of hats and blanket squares, including these wacky rainbow skulls.  While I'm not certain than the rainbow was a good choice, it was a fun hat to make.  I thought rainbows and skulls would be funny together... and the hat is great in person, from a slight distance, but you can't see the pattern well close up.

 Next on my list was a crocheted necklace.  I have a lot of beads in my stash as well, and I thought this was a great way to use the stone chips I had left over from other projects like this dream tree. 

I used metallic thread to crochet the chain that connects the stones.  Simple really,  thread all the stones on first then start crocheting...  for this aventurine necklace I crocheted a three chain stitches,  moved a stone up, crocheted three more chain stitches, on and on to the desired length.  Tie a knot, add jewelry hardware, and there you go! 
I also added an octopus pendant to this one because the color of the stones reminds me of beach glass.

I made a couple of them while I was at it and will definitely be making more!
 
I began a larger project this week as well.  It's the luscious luxury yarn I splurged on during the Yarn Tour.  It's soooo soft, and sparkly, and light, and amazingly wonderful.  You'll just have to wait for finished photos next week!